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Space Stalking with RAF Fylingdales
Space Stalking with RAF Fylingdales
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Dec 6, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Join us on a road trip to maybe the coolest RAF station ever, RAF Fylingdales. It's 30 years since those iconic golf balls gave way to the pyramid that sees into space, but the mission remains the same: Vigilamus (Latin for “We Are Watching”). These people are dedicated to keeping the UK safe from ballistic missiles and space junk. Space analyst Lacey Harrison and Flight Lieutenant Richie Weeks talk us through what it truly means to have your eyes on the skies 24/7, and how RAF Fylingdales plays its part in protecting those who live and work up there from some seriously heavy-duty space clutter.Get in touch. Email us via mavgeeks@bfbs.comThis is an original podcast series from BFBS. Written, presented and produced by Gini Carlin and Jamie Gordon.
Released:
Dec 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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